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2301 Golf Course Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My husband moved to MorningStar of Rio Rancho. I've been to other places, and I like Morningstar. I think they're far superior to anywhere else in Rio Rancho. The staff do so much for my husband. He's in bed, he can't get out, and they bring him food..."
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2709 Chessman Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3.9
(11 reviews)
"We went to BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho. They were very kind and professional, the facility was beautiful, and we really liked it a lot, but my in-laws cannot afford to stay there. It was brand new. Everything was updated and safe, and I liked how the..."
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900 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3.5
(12 reviews)
"I toured The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho I. You can do aging in place and never have to move to another facility. The staff was very nice. It was very nice. It's a fairly new building. They're one of the very few retirement places that have a swimming..."
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604 Gral Trevino Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Casa de Paz Village. There isn't anything that I like the least about the community. The best thing is that it is in a house situation with eight little ladies that are residents, and they spend time in a home-like setting, so it's like ..."
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4103 Las Cimbras Ct. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
"Our Family Caring for Your Family Casa de Paz in Rio Rancho, NM, offers senior assisted living for your loved ones with all the comforts an..."
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4104 St. Andrews Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
"Haven Care Dogwood is a loving, homelike residential assisted living provider that exists to serve seniors living through memory loss with c..."
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4102 Malaga Ct. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.8
(43 reviews)
"My mother was a resident for 4 years at Autumn Glow house, one of the 3 homes at Harmony Residential Care, Inc. She was in her 90's and had advanced dementia when she arrived. The home capacities are small, only about 8 max residents per house, so t..."
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920 Riverview Drive Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.6
(44 reviews)
"I will be moving into Fairwinds up in Rio Rancho. I toured it many times. It's good. When you go in, it's really beautifully lit by natural sunlight, because the ceiling is high, and there's a lot of windows. So that's the first thing. You get a grea..."
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1001 24th Street, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.2
(36 reviews)
"Mom is at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho. I like that it does not have as many residents. I was looking for something small for Mom and they had an opening at the time. We were in a hurry to get her somewhere and because it was very expensive ..."
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204 Silent Spring Rd Northeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My husband moved into BeeHive Assisted Living Homes of Rio Rancho #1. I chose it because I was impressed with the facility itself. It's like a family setting. It's not large, it's just a small group of clients there. And so, there's more one-on-one a..."
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1000 Riverview Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
3.2
(39 reviews)
"We went to Avamere at Rio Rancho. It's beautiful. It's in a safe location. It's very clean. It's a huge complex. They have independent living as well as the dependent living. They had a two-bedroom that was available that had a kitchen and everything..."
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4100 Jackie Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My sister moved into Retreat Villas, and she seems to be doing well. It's a beautiful community with caring people. They have different things for the resident, they have music where people come in to play, and they have a variety of things to do. Th..."
READ MORE912 Loma Pinon Loop NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My uncle is in the Hummingbird Assisted Living, and they are wonderful. We looked at several places, but we had to go with a smaller place. It's a home that accommodates 10 people. They're just absolutely phenomenal with the care they give to the eld..."
READ MORE6336 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills. So far, I'm very happy with it. The residents spoke highly of the place and they spoke with my family as we were moving in. It's not a traditional facility. It's a home. The maximum number of reside..."
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804 Rincon de Romos Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience with Harmony Residential Care has been very good. It's a great place, it's well-managed, and well-run. They have quality employees working for them as caregivers to the residents. It's like a home, not a facility. My aunt is doing very ..."
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613 Oreja De Oro SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
"Our Family Caring for Your Family Casa de Paz Village (West) in Rio Rancho, NM, offers senior assisted living for your loved ones with all ..."
READ MORE4805 Somberete Road Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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4100 Barbara Loop Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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1008 Chiricahua Ct SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We found Willow Wood Assisted Living for my mother. I really liked the owner, he was very caring. I had to do a window tour because of COVID, but what I saw I liked, and my mother-in-law was there many years ago. It has a very home-like feel to it, a..."
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5305 Queens Ct NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My sister moved to Haven Care Cottonwood. They have a beautiful yard, but my sister won't go out. It's just accessible. It meets her needs. She has her privacy, and that is what I like. I didn't want something with a big dining area. It's good for so..."
READ MORERio Rancho’s assisted living facilities charge around $5,738 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. By comparison, the state median runs a few hundred dollars lower at $5,450, and in Las Cruces, rates fall near $5,500. However, local rates compare favorably to fees in Santa Fe, where seniors pay around $6,830.
Rio Rancho
$5,738
New Mexico
$5,450
United States
$5,350
Santa Fe
$6,830
Farmington
$5,450
Las Cruces
$5,500
Centennial Care is the New Mexico Health Services Department’s Medicaid waiver program that pays for the cost of assisted living for eligible seniors in Rio Rancho.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page.
In Rio Rancho, the baseline monthly norm for assisted living comes to $5,738, making it a budget-friendly option compared to specialized services. For example, seniors who arrange home health care services pay an additional $360, and nursing home fees track well above assisted living costs at around $8,699.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$5,738
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,699
Note: Since data for Rio Rancho is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Albuquerque, instead.
Rio Rancho has many resources available to assist seniors, including community services, long-term care advocates and help with Medicare and Medicaid. The programs available are meant to promote healthy aging and wellness for all seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services – Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (866) 451-2901 | The New Mexico Long-Term Care Ombudsman program exists to advocate for seniors and vulnerable adults. The ombudsmen conduct scheduled visits to assisted living facilities to meet residents and offer help with complaints or questions. Seniors are protected from exploitation and educated about their rights, along with being assured there is someone to watch out for them. |
| New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services – Aging & Disability Resource Center | (800) 432-2080 | The ADRC works to support seniors and persons with disabilities in finding services and resources to help them live well. Coordinators help seniors find services to address their needs and locate long-term care options that work for them. The ADRC includes a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to provide information on health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid and the New Mexico Health Exchange (NMHIX) directs seniors to affordable health care options to fit their budget. Seniors can also obtain information about the agency’s Prescription Drug Assistance (PDA), New Mexico MEDBANK Program, helping seniors obtain the prescription medications they need at a cost they can afford. |
| (800) 876-6657 | The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is a free, statewide program for adults 55 and older. LREP provides legal advice and services offered by professional, highly qualified attorneys specialized in legal issues affecting seniors. Some of the services the LREP offer are guardianship, Social Security disability, powers of attorney, estate planning, Medicare and Medicaid. | |
| Meadowlark Senior Center | (505) 891-5018 | The Meadowlark Senior Center (MSC) is open for seniors 55 and older, offering various programs and activities such as social events, arts and crafts, health checks, day trip excursions, financial and benefits counseling and referral services. The center operates to meet the needs of seniors and provide opportunities to be part of a community group. |
| Sandoval County Assisted Transportation | (505) 934-8774 | The Assisted Transportation program is offered to seniors through the Senior Program Administrative Office. Seniors receive transportation to health care appointments in Rio Rancho Monday through Friday. Appointments for transportation should be made in advance. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. |
Rio Rancho-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Mexico are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Mexico page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Florence
5.0
Review of Life Spire Assisted Living - Rio Rancho, NM
Mom is at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho. I like that it does not have as many residents. I was looking for something small for Mom and they had an opening at the time. We were in a hurry to...
Assisted Living
Laurel
4.0
Review of Fairwinds - Rio Rancho
Fairwinds-Rio Rancho has lovely rooms. It's quite spacious and nice. They have excellent food. They have a lot of activities and they take you to stores, the library, and just some short...
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Linda
5.0
Review of MorningStar of Rio Rancho
My husband moved to MorningStar of Rio Rancho. I've been to other places, and I like Morningstar. I think they're far superior to anywhere else in Rio Rancho. The staff do so much for my husband....
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